Photonic Universe
Photonic Universe 185W Fully Flexible CIGS Solar Panel
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SELM3-185
Ultra-thin 185W fully flexible CIGS solar panel with a peel-and-stick self-adhesive backing. Walkable, shade-tolerant and made in Sweden.
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Description
The Photonic Universe 185W is an ultra-thin, fully flexible solar panel built on CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) thin-film cells instead of rigid crystalline wafers. At only 2 mm thick, finished in full black and supplied with a peel-and-stick self-adhesive backing, it follows the curve of coachroofs, biminis and cabin tops where a framed panel will not sit, and it can be walked on during maintenance without cracking. The 516 mm width suits wider coachroof and hard-top areas.
Made in Sweden and TUV Rheinland certified, the panel places a bypass diode across every cell, so shade from a mast, boom or guardrail only affects the cells in shadow rather than collapsing the whole panel's output. This 185W model produces 27.3 V at 6.6 A, with an open-circuit voltage of 34.2 V. It works with a standard MPPT charge controller such as a Victron SmartSolar; being a thin-film panel, panels are often wired in series to suit the controller's input range. A weatherproof IP68 junction box, a -40 to +85 °C rating, a 10-year product warranty and a 25-year performance guarantee make it well suited to permanent installation afloat.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- 185W CIGS thin-film cell technology, fully flexible and just 2 mm thick
- Peel-and-stick self-adhesive backing; no frames, brackets or drilling
- Walkable, shatterproof and crack-resistant for busy decks
- Bypass diode on every cell for strong output in partial shade
- Weatherproof IP68 junction box; rated -40 to +85 °C
- Maximum power 27.3 V / 6.6 A; 34.2 V open-circuit
- Made in Sweden, TUV Rheinland certified (IEC 61730 / 61215)
- 10-year product warranty and 25-year performance guarantee
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Key specifications
| Nominal power (Pmax) | 185 W |
| Maximum power voltage (Vmp) | 27.3 V |
| Maximum power current (Imp) | 6.6 A |
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 34.2 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 7.6 A |
| Cell technology | CIGS (Cu(In,Ga)Se2) thin-film |
Electrical
| Number of cells | 54 (3 x 18) |
| Power density | 117.8 W/m² |
| Maximum system voltage | 1000 V DC |
| Maximum series fuse rating | 10 A |
| Protection class | Class II |
| Temperature coefficient (Pmax) | -0.3992 %/°C |
| Temperature coefficient (Voc) | -0.3279 %/°C |
| Temperature coefficient (Isc) | +0.0099 %/°C |
| Test conditions | STC: 1000 W/m², 25 °C, AM1.5 |
Physical & mechanical
| Dimensions (L x W x T) | 3077 x 516 x 2 mm |
| Areal weight | Less than 3 kg/m² |
| Thickness | 2 mm (±0.5 mm) |
| Minimum bend radius | 0.25 m |
| Substrate | 15-micron stainless steel |
| Junction box | IP68 rated |
| Design load | ±3600 Pa (test load ±5400 Pa) |
| Finish | Full black, self-adhesive backing |
Warranty & certification
| Product warranty | 10 years |
| Performance guarantee | 90% output at 10 years, 80% at 25 years |
| Certifications | TUV Rheinland certified, IEC 61730 and IEC 61215 |
| Fire safety | BROOF (t2) per EN 13501-5 |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Carbon footprint | 4-6 g CO2/kWh (lifecycle) |
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Manufacturer | Photonic Universe |
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Will this panel bend to fit a curved coachroof or bimini?
Yes. It uses flexible CIGS thin-film cells on a 2 mm laminate, so it follows curved surfaces down to a 0.25 m bend radius and fixes with its own peel-and-stick self-adhesive backing, with no frames, brackets or drilling. It is also walkable, so you can move across it during maintenance.
What charge controller does the 185W panel need?
It works with a standard MPPT charge controller such as a Victron SmartSolar. This model has an open-circuit voltage of 34.2 V and delivers 27.3 V at 6.6 A; as a lower-voltage thin-film panel, two or more are often wired in series so the array sits within the controller's input window.
How durable and weatherproof is it for use afloat?
The CIGS cells sit on a 15-micron stainless-steel substrate sealed under protective films, with an IP68 junction box for the connection. It is shatterproof, crack-resistant and rated from -40 to +85 °C, and it is backed by a 10-year product warranty and a 25-year performance guarantee (90% output at 10 years, 80% at 25 years).
